St. Louis, MO, October 2, 2026 — Ken Urker, identified as the 34-year-old ex-fiancé of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, was discovered deceased at his residence in Raceland, Louisiana. The discovery was made on Thursday, which marked Urker’s birthday.

According to the information available, Urker’s brother found him unresponsive at his home. The specific cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.

Urker was previously engaged to Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who gained widespread public attention due to her involvement in the 2015 murder of her mother, Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard. Blanchard’s case, marked by allegations of abuse and Munchausen syndrome by proxy, was the subject of numerous documentaries and media reports.

No further details regarding the circumstances surrounding Ken Urker’s death, including the exact time of discovery or any pending investigations, were immediately available. The exact location of his home within Raceland, Louisiana, was also not provided.


Story summarized from the original created by Jack Meyer, Debra Worley on www.firstalert4.com, see more information here.

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